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Homeowners looking for Boston kitchen remodeling services can now take advantage of special financing offers from Greater Boston Kitchen Remodeling.

Phillip Naples, Co-founder and CEO of Insurtech Startup Layr is a 2020 recipient of the Innovator Award. The Innovator Award is presented by the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation to individuals and companies changing and influencing the insurance and risk management industries in dynamic ways. The award will be presented at the Foundation's 6th Annual Risk Science and Insurance Leadership Awards -- Riskies.

In 2014 trade sources expected slower growth in overall financial cards due to the slowdown in the economy. Nonetheless, debit cards still registered double-digit current value growth of 19% in 2014, primarily due to new regulations regarding credit cards.

Bags and luggage sales were driven by several key trends. Categories, such as handbags and other small bags, were purchased increasingly from fashion- or luxury-positioned ranges. Within these categories design (classic or fashionable) was an important feature. In duffel bags, backpacks and luggage, functionality and materials became a key unique selling point. These trends did not go unnoticed by manufacturers and retailers, and a large number of products were launched in 2014 positioned towards these trends.

Global Markets Direct's, 'AGY Therapeutics, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the AGY Therapeutics, Inc.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

The Colombia Beverage Forecast report published by Canadean provides essential information on the prospective trends of the beverage industry in chosen country.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Vaxart, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Vaxart, Inc.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Global Beer industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The Global Africa Beverage Forecast report published by Canadean provides essential information on the prospective trends of the beverage industry in Africa.

The online travel sales to country residents witnessed an increase of 8% in 2013 but slower than the growth rates witnessed earlier in the review period, as the category is growing from a low base. Online travel sales are gaining in importance in different areas due to an increase in internet users. According to the Spanish National Observatory of Telecommunications and Technology Information (ONTSI) report of 2013 70% of the Spanish enquired have an internet connection and 74.3% access the...

The UK posted positive GDP growth for consecutive quarters in 2014 but the upturn in consumer confidence has not yet been felt by consumer electronics retailers on the whole, with new innovations such as wearable electronics slow to resonate with UK consumers. The electronics and appliance specialist retailers channel has struggled to sell some "big ticket" items because of the reluctance of the average consumer in the UK to spend on credit, with a change in the spending habits of consumers a...

Cider production is not regulated by quotas in Belarus. The government's regulation is only in setting up excises for products. Until 1 September 2011, excise duty for cider/perry was zero. From this date, new excise duties were set; however they are significantly lower than the excise duty for spirit-based RTDs or beer. Excise duties on cider/perry in Belarus depend on whether the cider is grape or non-grape. In order to stimulate the domestic manufacturing of cider from local raw materials, excises for non-grape cider is more than three times lower than excises for grape cider. The excise duty for both non-grape and grape cider for 2013 grew by 34-35% (end of 2013 compared with end of 2012), much higher than the rate of inflation (16.5% in 2013).

GlobalData's new report, "Germany Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Germany Negative Pressure Wound Therapy market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - NPWT Rental Business and NPWT Sales Business (Stand Alone NPWT Devices, Portable NPWT Devices, NPWT Accessories and NPWT Disposable Devices).

The economic downturn had a positive impact on self-service cafeterias. Consumers willingly chose the offer of affordable meals served by independent outlets. Self-service cafeterias? offer is mostly served in the form of home meals. The offer of simple and typical Polish food attracted the greater number of customers who are paying more attention to what they eat.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Brazil. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for claims and expenses. "Life Insurance Claims and Expenses in Brazil to 2018: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Brazil. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Brazilian life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Sales of home furnishing products were supported by strong growth in new housing in 2013, before the expected tax hike in 2014 takes place. Sale of new housing has also been supported by the recovery in the economy. Increased numbers of consumers have needed to purchase furniture and other home products for their new houses. However, many of these new houses and apartments come with inbuilt closet, drawer and other storage spaces, which mean that consumers are not required to purchase much storage furniture.

South Africa is experiencing a massive wave of health awareness and many South Africans are increasingly following the ideals of a healthy lifestyle, which includes maintaining better eating habits and taking more exercise. This has had a major impact on the demand for fruits, a category which has recoded positive growth in line with the rise of this trend. This importance of healthy eating is even higher in a country in which there is still endemic poverty, high levels of diabetes and a very...

"Consumer Attitudes and Online Retail Development in India, 2013-2018" is the result of Conlumino's extensive market research covering the online retail industry in India. It provides the magnitude, growth, share, and dynamics of the online retail market in India. It is an essential tool for companies active across India's online retail value chain and for new companies considering entry into online the retail market in India. It provides data for historic and forecast online retail sales, and also includes the business environment and country risk related to India's online retail environment. In addition, it analyses the key consumer trends influencing the Indian online retail industry.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the institutional construction industry in Egypt. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the institutional construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). "Institutional Construction in Egypt to 2018: Market Forecast" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the institutional construction industry in Egypt. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Egyptian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Ireland's Fish & Seafood sector. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities across major Fish & Seafood categories and their packaging.

Despite Taiwan's better than expected Q2 2014 GDP growth figures on the back of strong export orders and increased domestic investment, we maintain our 2014 GDP forecast at 3.1%. We expect growth to pick up to 4.1% in 2015, but note that structural headwinds will continue to hold the economy back.

Lingerie in Germany by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market comprises bras, panties, shapewear and nightwear for women through all retail outlets including direct to consumer. It excludes stockings and hosiery. Market value is at prices in retailers including sales tax. Market size for Lingerie in Germany is given in EUR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Germany. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Growing price-sensitivity led to an overall current value decline for tissue and hygiene in Portugal in 2013. Over the review period consumers struggled with the economic downturn, rising unemployment, the impact of government austerity measures and a sharp rise in costs. This led to lower disposable incomes and consumers seeking out the cheapest possible products in tissue and hygiene. Consequently, overall current value sales declined faster than volume sales.

Australia Bronchoscopes Market Outlook to 2020

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Italy. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (construction sands, gravel & pebbles, crushed stone, chippings, waste-based aggregates and pre-coated aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Italy to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Italy. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Italian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non life insurance market in Tunisia. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings and industry players in Tunisia. "Tunisia Non-life Insurance: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the non life insurance market in Tunisia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Tunisian insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Future of the Syrups & Spreads Market in Egypt to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Syrups & Spreads consumption trends in Egypt, historic and forecast Syrups & Spreads consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Syrups & Spreads sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.